Wolfgang Schauble

Germany has always stood for an E.U. of the 27 countries. But in light of Britain's continued resistance to further integration steps,…

— Wolfgang Schauble

It is true that no member state can be required to make payments to others. But if countries want to offer voluntary…

— Wolfgang Schauble

The German export successes are not the result of some sort of currency manipulation, but of the increased competitiveness of companies. The…

— Wolfgang Schauble

Crisis and pressure help foster change - that's why I'm not so pessimistic towards crises.

— Wolfgang Schauble

I think there will be no government bankruptcy in Greece.

— Wolfgang Schauble

I would wish for more British involvement in Europe, not less.

— Wolfgang Schauble

As a wheelchair user, you cant move about freely. Thats the only thing that bothers me a little. When Im in the…

— Wolfgang Schauble

I would caution against fueling cheap populism. First of all, every German who has spent a vacation in Greece knows that the…

— Wolfgang Schauble

Even when one is doing well, one still worries that things might go badly again in the future. This is an old…

— Wolfgang Schauble

About three million Muslims live in the country, but we have no relationship to our diverse Muslim society, despite the fact that…

— Wolfgang Schauble

This much is true: When we created the euro, it wasn't possible to create a political union along with it. People weren't…

— Wolfgang Schauble

We will not be able to meet the challenges of integration and the threats posed by international terrorism. If we want to…

— Wolfgang Schauble

The goal of European unification can only be achieved if everyone participates, perhaps with exceptions in some areas. Not all countries are…

— Wolfgang Schauble

If the conflict in Lebanon continues, the risk of attacks will grow. This is why we must contribute to a joint (international)…

— Wolfgang Schauble

By preventing new conflicts, we avert the causes of radicalization and the risk of terrorist attacks in Europe, including in Germany.

— Wolfgang Schauble

We in Germany could, for example, lower taxes. And who is against that? The Social Democrats. We could also mobilize more private…

— Wolfgang Schauble

Many things can happen very quickly in times of crisis.

— Wolfgang Schauble

I think we will have to spend more on defense, for infrastructure, for extension of the broadband network and also for domestic…

— Wolfgang Schauble

I'm a firm believer in the monetary union.

— Wolfgang Schauble

Britain is economically very closely integrated with its European partner countries. Were these ties to be cut, it would be a huge…

— Wolfgang Schauble

Greece's debts are all denominated in euros, but it isn't clear who holds how much of those debts. For that reason, the…

— Wolfgang Schauble

I don't know how many resolutions from the IMF or G-20 we have already written saying that such [financial] reforms are necessary…

— Wolfgang Schauble

The presidency of the Euro group is an interesting and important task.

— Wolfgang Schauble

Emmanuel Macron wants to see changes in France and we support him in that. Macron has proven his courage by leading an…

— Wolfgang Schauble

There are several silver linings on the horizon. The current account deficits in Spain and Portugal are declining because they have become…

— Wolfgang Schauble